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Tesla PCS_a017

Charging stopped - Power lost while charging Check power source and charging equipment

Common search variants: PCSa017 · PCS-a017 · PCS a017 · Search ignores case and common separators.

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence. The alert states that charging stopped; Tesla advises checking the power source and charging equipment.
ServiceTesla recommends scheduling service if PCS_a017 persists when charging is attempted at multiple locations with different charging equipment.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

Tesla alert PCS_a017 means charging stopped because power was lost during charging. Verified Tesla owner-information evidence says the loss may be from the charging equipment’s power source, such as a wall outlet, or from the charging equipment itself.

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1. What does PCS_a017 mean?

Tesla alert PCS_a017 means charging stopped because power was lost during charging. Verified Tesla owner-information evidence says the loss may be from the charging equipment’s power source, such as a wall outlet, or from the charging equipment itself.

2. Technical explanation

PCS_a017 is a Tesla OEM charging alert: “Charging stopped - Power lost while charging Check power source and charging equipment.” The verified manufacturer communication explains that power was lost during charging. It identifies two possible sources: the charging equipment lost power from its supply, for example a wall outlet, or there is an issue with the charging equipment. The evidence does not establish a vehicle-side fault, a specific failed part, or a high-voltage battery defect.

3. What system is affected?

Charging power source and charging equipment. A specific vehicle system is not established by verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The verified evidence establishes an interrupted charging event but does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Charging stops.
  • The PCS_a017 alert is displayed.

6. Possible causes

  • Power to the charging equipment was lost from its source, for example a wall outlet.
  • An issue with the charging equipment.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The alert states that charging stopped; Tesla advises checking the power source and charging equipment.

9. What you can safely do

  • Check the charging power source and charging equipment, as directed by the Tesla alert.
  • For Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status-light troubleshooting, refer to the applicable product Owner’s Manual at Tesla Charging & Adapter Product Guides.
  • If the alert persists while attempting to charge at multiple locations and with different charging equipment, schedule Tesla service.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Attempt charging at multiple locations and with different charging equipment to determine whether the alert persists, consistent with Tesla’s service recommendation.
  2. Consult the applicable Mobile Connector or Wall Connector Owner’s Manual for status-light troubleshooting.

11. When to contact service

Tesla recommends scheduling service if PCS_a017 persists when charging is attempted at multiple locations with different charging equipment.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether the alert persists across multiple charging locations and different charging equipment. Further service diagnostic procedures are not established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied material provides owner guidance and a service-escalation criterion, not a specified repair.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10250484-9999, published December 1, 2023: Tesla owner-information material describing PCS_a017 and advising service if it persists at multiple locations with different equipment. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250484-9999.pdf
  • Additional supplied NHTSA manufacturer communications contain substantially the same Tesla owner-information alert content. No vehicle repair bulletin or prescribed repair is established by the supplied evidence.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted Tesla manufacturer communications describe PCS_a017 as a charging interruption caused by lost power to charging equipment or an issue with that equipment. Verified applicability records cover US Tesla Model 3 (2013–2024), Model S (2012–2024), Model X (2016–2024), and Model Y (2020–2024), with overlapping year ranges in the supplied data. Exact applicability to an individual vehicle should be confirmed using its applicable owner documentation.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Tesla PCS_a017 mean?

It means charging stopped because power was lost during charging.

What can cause PCS_a017?

Tesla’s verified owner-information material says the charging equipment may have lost power from its source, such as a wall outlet, or there may be an issue with the charging equipment.

When should Tesla service be scheduled?

Tesla recommends scheduling service if the alert persists when attempting to charge at multiple locations and with different charging equipment.

Does PCS_a017 prove that the vehicle or battery has failed?

No. The supplied verified evidence does not establish a vehicle-side or battery failure.

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